Does your crossing guard do other activities in your community to promote safety?

Remember to include photos or drawings, and letters from your students on why your crossing guard should be Canada's favourite!

Contest and registration details

From February 20 to April 20, 2018, Parachute and FedEx Express Canada will be accepting nominations for Canada's Favourite Crossing Guard.

We welcome students, educators, parents, and community leaders to recognize the contributions of those who play an important role in pedestrian safety by helping children make the safe journey to-and-from school. Encourage kids and schools you know to participate!

Follow the hashtag #CANFavCrossGuard for updates throughout the contest and follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Eligibility & Prize Details

Eligible crossing guards must be currently working at a Canadian crossing location. More on contest rules.

The three winning crossing guards will receive:

$500 cheque

An engraved plaque

Each contest winner’s school will also receive $500!

Deadline for submissions: April 20, 2018

Winners will be notified on or before May 4, 2018.

Our 2017 winners

Sheryl Hauraney, Port Hope, Ontario: Longtime crossing guard Sheryl Hauraney at Beatrice Strong Public School is a valued member of her community. She ensures speeding cars slow down, greets all students and parents by name, and volunteers at numerous school events.

David Innes, St. John's, Newfoundland: For more than three years, David Innes has been a volunteer crossing guard at Rennie’s River Elementary School. Students, staff and parents are inspired by his dedication even in harsh weather, including shoveling sidewalks to ensure safety.

Monique Tremblay, Laval, Quebec: Staff and students at Terry Fox Elementary School praise crossing guard Monique Tremblay. She makes students smile each day, teaches them to stay alert and aware, and personally salts the sidewalks to ensure safety in the winter.

Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest is part of Walk This Way, a pedestrian safety program aimed at reducing the number of child pedestrian injuries by raising driver awareness and making schools more walkable.